North Carolina Central Eagles football
| North Carolina Central Eagles football | |||
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| First season | 1922 | ||
| Head coach | Trei Oliver 1st season, 4–8 (.333) | ||
| Stadium | O'Kelly–Riddick Stadium (capacity: 10,000) | ||
| Field surface | Turf | ||
| Location | Durham, North Carolina | ||
| Conference | MEAC | ||
| All-time record | 427–356–31 (.544) | ||
| Claimed national titles | 1 (Black College): 2006 | ||
| Unclaimed national titles | 2 (Black College): 1954 (Black College Div. II): 2005 | ||
| Colors | Maroon and gray[1] | ||
| Website | nccueaglepride.com | ||
The North Carolina Central Eagles football program is a college football team representing North Carolina Central University. The Eagles play at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
History[]
Classifications[]
- 1952–1972: NCAA College Division
- 1955–1969: NAIA
- 1970–1986: NAIA Division I
- 1973–2010: NCAA Division II
- 2011–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS
Conference memberships[]
- 1922–1927: Independent
- 1928–1970: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1971–1978: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
- 1979–2006: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 2007–2009: NCAA Division II independent
- 2010–present: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Championships[]
National[]
| Year | Championship | Coach | Overall record | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Black College National Co-Champions | Herman Riddick | 7–1–1 | CIAA |
| Black College National DII Champions | Rod Broadway | 10-2 | CIAA | |
| Black College National Co-Champions | Rod Broadway | 11-1 | CIAA |
Conference Championships[]
Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
- 2016 MEAC Football Champions.
- 2015 MEAC Football Co-Champions.
- 2014 MEAC Football Co-Champions.
Division II
- 2006 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Football Champions.
- 2005 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions
- 1980 Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions
Alumni in the NFL[]
Over 25 North Carolina Central alumni have played in the NFL,[2] including:
- John Baker
- Joshua Sims Crowell III
- Louis Breeden
- William Frizzell
- Robert Massey
- Doug Wilkerson
- Aaron B. Martin, Sr
- Ryan Smith
- Greg Peterson
Playoff appearances[]
NCAA Division II[]
The Eagles made three appearances in the Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 1-3.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Winston-Salem State Sacramento State |
W, 31–16 L, 7–56 |
| 2005 | Second Round | North Alabama | L, 21–24 |
| 2006 | Second Round | Delta State | L, 17–24 |
References[]
- ^ North Carolina Central University – Our Color Palette (PDF). Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^ "North Carolina Central Players/Alumni - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
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